Cultural Influences on Breast-Feeding and Weaning Practices - Intimate Partner Violence Flashcards
____________ recommend children worldwide be breast-fed exclusively for the first 6 months of life followed by the addition of nutritional foods, as they continue to breast-feed for up to 2 years, with no defined upper limit on the duration.
World Health Organization and UNICEF (2010)
Among those who weaned, problems, such as perceptions of _____________, ___________, ______________, __________, ______, and ________ led to weaning.
insufficient milk supply, nipple/breast pain, time demands of school or work, problems with pumping, embarrassment, lack of support, and feeling overwhelmed and frustrated
True or False
Breast-feeding among indigenous populations (e.g., Aboriginal/Alaska Native and American Indian women) declined with the advent of infant formula availability
True
True or False
In the Kanesatake project, a respected elder volunteered to promote breast-feeding in her community.
True
Royal blood or upper class used ______ women who had recently had a baby themselves and breast-fed other women’s babies.
wet nurses
has emerged as one of the most significant health care threats for women and their unborn children.
Domestic violence
A study by Shadigian and Bauer (2005) identified ______ as a leading cause of pregnancy-associated death and suicide also as an important cause of death among pregnant and recently pregnant women.
homicide
Health care providers must acknowledge and understand that homicide is a leading cause of pregnancy-associated death and commonly is a result of ________________.
intimate partner violence (IPV).
Screening for both _________ and __________ is an essential component of comprehensive health and nursing care for women during and after pregnancy.
partner violence and suicidal ideation
It has been well documented (Bewley & Gibbs, 1994) that physical abuse during pregnancy is often focused on the __________, ________, and/or ________, which puts both the mother and her unborn child at risk.
abdomen, breasts, and/or genitals,
True or False
Information regarding women in abusive situations is scarce, partly because of underreporting.
True
True or False
Abused women are less likely to seek healthcare because their abuser limits access to resources and that battering occurs more frequently during pregnancy.
True
It is estimated by the CDC (2009) that _________ pregnant women are victims of IPV each year.
324, 000
True or False
The legacy of matriarchy, which is still deeply embedded in our culture, undoubtedly contributes to violence against women as do other factors, especially alcohol and drug abuse.
False
The legacy of patriarchy, which is still deeply embedded in our culture, undoubtedly contributes to violence against women as do other factors, especially alcohol and drug abuse.
Kita, Yaeko, and Porter’s (2014) study of intimate partner violence (IPV) in Japan reported risk factors associated with IPV during pregnancy, which included
pregnant women over 30 years old, multiparous, previous abortion experience, and having a male partner under 30 years old.
Three cultural groups of women who may experience IPV during pregnancy
Hispanic Pregnant Women
African American Pregnant Women
American Indian Pregnant Women
True or False
Findings indicated that Hispanic women who are no longer romantically involved with their children’s fathers were likely to experience IPV during pregnancy.
True
True or False
Good assessment skills are crucial, because the first sign of abuse might not be an admission of abuse but physical findings of trauma.
True
Poor economic conditions might be a primary reason why violence occurs in _________ families; domestic violence is often related to social and economic resources.
African American
True or False
One of the most difficult barriers confronting African American abused women who attempt to get help from police or from the legal system is the stereotypical view that violence among African Americans is normal. This view could cause African American victims’ claims of abuse to be dismissed or ignored.
True
The abused pregnant African American woman might not be willing to incriminate her spouse or significant other because she already sees him as a
victim of society
True or False
Patient education must stress that although a woman may see her man as a “victim,” that does not mean she must tolerate abuse.
True
True or False
The nurse must realize that in most instances, African American women believe that it is the responsibility of the man to maintain the family, regardless of other factors. Therefore, African American women may be more likely to stay in an abusive relationship.
False
The nurse must realize that in most instances, African American women believe that it is the responsibility of the woman to maintain the family, regardless of other factors. Therefore, African American women may be more likely to stay in an abusive relationship.
______ within families has not always been part of American Indian society.
Violence
- Traditionally, American Indian cultures were based on
harmony and respect.
Concepts of spiritually
balance, harmony, oneness
Passive forbearancePassive forbearance
humility, respect, circularity, connection, honor
Problems that have fostered violence in American Indian cultures
Cultural disintegration, poverty, isolation, racism, and alcoholism
Cruelty to women and children continues to be viewed by American Indians as a
social disgrace
It is common for American Indians to use ______ when they are dealing with stress, especially health-related stress, and they view someone with whom they can laugh as easy to talk to.
Humor
True or False
When getting pt health history in Indian American women, the nurse should also learn to become comfortable with periods of silence after questions.
True
True or False
Abuse within American Indian culture is traditionally handled within the family first.
True
